The Grant County Development Corporation (GCDC) and the City of Milbank are working to improve housing options in the community to foster growth and development. The public is invited to weigh in on the topic of housing and planned growth at an input session Thursday, September 15, at the... Read more
St. Lawrence School is hosting a open house for students and families on Monday, August 22 from 5:00-6:00. Principal Brenda Anderson said, “All kindergarten through sixth grade students are invited to visit school to find their new classrooms, and put supplies in their desks. Pre-schoolers are also invited to visit, but... Read more
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team captured third place to end the season at the South Dakota Long Course Seasonal Championship meet in Huron. Webster claimed the team title with Chamberlain finishing second. “Our team goal going into this meet was to bring home a trophy again,” stated Milbank head... Read more
St. Lawrence Church hosted Totus Tuus from July 31, through August 4. Darby Helms, Director of Faith Formation and Youth, coordinated the event. “Totus Tuus is a four-day summer Catechetical program for youth in grades 1-12,” she explained. Totus Tuus was Pope John Paul II’s apostolic motto. It is a... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and the Full Throttle Car Club hosted its 29th annual car show Saturday, August 13, at Lake Farley Park in conjunction with the chamber’s Summer Event Series. “We had a great turnout of car enthusiasts, both participants and onlookers,” noted Bill Tostenson, Full... Read more
Football Fun Night and Public Scrimmage Set For Friday Night
Milbank Area Football August 17, 2016 0
Are you ready for some football? Then come out and enjoy a night of football fun Friday, August 19, at the Milbank High School practice football field, just south of Unity Square. A tailgate is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. with a free-will offering. A walking taco supper... Read more
Car Show, Burnout and Rock Concert End Successful Lake Farley Summer Event Series
Local News August 17, 2016 0
The last event in the Lake Farley Summer Event Series, sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, came to a close Saturday, August 13, with the 3rd annual Farley Rock Concert and the 10th annual burnout competition. According to Event Director Laura Kelly, approximately 275 people attended the... Read more
First Bank & Trust recently presented two area students with a $500 scholarship to attend an accredited South Dakota school on a full-time basis. These students have proven to be outstanding scholars as well as contributors to their communities. Scholarship recipients from Milbank High School include the following: Andrew Mears (son... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 11th annual golf scramble Thursday, August 25, at Pine Hills Golf Course in Milbank. “There is a limit of 18 teams, so register your team today,” noted Event Director Laura Kelly. “At least one person on each team must be... Read more
Large Crowd Gets Fired Up At National Night Out
Local News August 16, 2016 0
National Night Out was enjoyed by approximately 650 people who feasted on 900 burgers and brats and 450 root beer floats according to Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke and Police Chief Boyd VanVooren. The yearly event, sponsored by the Milbank Fire Department, Milbank Police Department, Grant County Sheriff’s Office, South Dakota Highway... Read more
